A Vatican Visit

Joanne Shenandoah hopes to raise funds for the October canonization of an important Native American

On Oct. 21, 2012, Sister Kateri Tekakwitha (Mohawk-Algonquin), also known as Lily of the Mohawks, will be canonized at the Vatican in Rome, Italy, by...

Take Them Out to the Ball Game

The baseball mecca of Cooperstown helped lure Cake and other rock bands to play at Ommegang Brewery’s summer music series

At first glance, it might seem that there is no common thread throughout the Ommegang Brewery Series lineup of artists. The series features...

Hunter Hoedown

The hills are alive with music at this weekend’s Mountain Jam

Among other power-packed fests like Bonnaroo and Lollapalooza, there’s a weekend of outdoor tuneage closer to home—but it doesn’t...

Their Words, His Music

Putting voicemails to sonic creations results in new messages and meanings for One Hello World’s Jared Brickman

A young lady speaks about not believing in Christianity over the soft sounds of piano embellishments. An older woman says...

Say It Ain’t So, Joe

Guitar guru Joe Bonamassa offered a technically proficient but emotionally hollow concert at the Landmark

Joe Bonamassa left behind a vaudeville-era venue full of dropped jaws by the time he stepped off the stage after his May 17 concert at...

Syracuse Sound

In a world where YouTube rules Internet media, SoundCloud, an audio distribution platform that emerged in 2008, is making an effort to become...

Father Knows Best

For 65 years, and counting, the DeSantis Orchestra has made musical memories

Mario DeSantis has serenaded countless just-marrieds, celebrated the induction of Cal Ripken Jr. into the Baseball Hall of Fame, served as...

Cutting Edge

New South Side gallery aims to push artists into new creative corridors

At the corner of Lincoln and Bellevue avenues, on the cusp of the South Side, an idea is growing, and on Saturday, May 12, the buds will burst. The inaugural event will feature nearly 20 artists...

GET LOST

After a terrible 2011, the Lost Horizon’s Scott Dixon gets his health, his career and his radio mojo back on track

Scott Dixon is known for putting the Syracuse music scene before himself.

No Mercy from Sirsy

With a new LP in the works, the dynamic duo of Melanie Krahmer and Rich Libutti gains more traction in the music industry

Sirsy jumps from relentless rock to heartbreaking howls in their varied original repertoire.